How to travel from Lausanne to Florence

There are 3 options to travel between Lausanne and Florence including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Lausanne to Florence is a bus with an average price of €65.

This is compared to other travel options from Lausanne to Florence:

A bus is €101 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lausanne to Florence costing on average €165.

A bus is €110 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lausanne to Florence costing on average €175.

The fastest way to travel from Lausanne to Florence is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 21m.

Other travel options to Florence take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 21m.

Bus takes on average 9h 47m.

The distance from Lausanne to Florence is approximately 294 miles (474 km).

The average frequency per day from Lausanne to Florence is:

• Around 43 flights per day.
• Around 4 trains per day.
• Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lausanne and Florence as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lausanne to Florence:

• Flights mostly depart from Geneva International Airport and arrive in Florence Peretola Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Lausanne station and arrive in Florence Santa Maria Novella.
• Buses mostly depart from Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome and arrive in Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lausanne to Florence, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Trenitalia, Intercity, DSB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Florence by train.
• Travel with ITA, Helvetic Airways, Swiss, Air France, Air Dolomiti to go to Florence by flight.
• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, TL Transport publics de la Région Lausannoise to go to Florence by bus.

Yes, there are direct services available from Lausanne to Florence with the following travel companies:

• 0 direct flights per day with Helvetic Airways.
• 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.

Omio customers who travel from Lausanne to Florence often also extend their vacation to go to Rome, Pisa, Venice, Milan, Bologna. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Florence and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Florence to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Florence, you can climb to Piazzale Michelangelo for panoramic views of the city's skyline, visit the Accademia Gallery to see Michelangelo's David, and take a cooking class to master traditional Tuscan dishes. Enjoy a wine tasting tour in the Chianti region and explore the vibrant San Lorenzo Market. Don't miss the iconic Florence Cathedral with its stunning dome, the Uffizi Gallery for masterpieces by Botticelli and Michelangelo, and Ponte Vecchio for its historic charm. Visit Palazzo Vecchio, a medieval fortress-palace, and the elegant Boboli Gardens behind Pitti Palace.

To fully experience Florence, plan for at least 3 to 4 days to explore its rich history, art, and architecture, including must-sees like the Uffizi Gallery, Florence Cathedral, and Ponte Vecchio.